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Prayer times in Velsen
Looking for the adhan times in Velsen? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Velsen, North Holland. Every figure is computed for 52.4600° N, 4.6500° E, which means the times match Velsen itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Velsen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Velsen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Velsen change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Velsen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 49 min, against only 7 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 12:10 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 1:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Velsen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 5:18 AM | 1:43 PM | 6:08 PM | 10:08 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:34 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:49 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:14 PM | 4:29 PM | 6:30 PM |
Velsen lies 19 km north-west of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Velsen is called about 1 minute later than in Amsterdam. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Velsen.
Qibla direction in Velsen
In Velsen you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 125.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,573 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Velsen and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Velsen
Fasting in Velsen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Netherlands.
About Velsen
The coordinates of Velsen are 52.4600° N and 4.6500° E. The closest places on our site are Beverwijk (3 km), IJmuiden (3 km), and Velserbroek (3 km). Heemskerk, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across North Holland.
- Name
- Velsen
- Local name
- Velsen-Zuid
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 67,758
- Coordinates
- 52.46000, 4.65000
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,573 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Velsen
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Velsen comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:23 PM instead of 6:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Velsen and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Velsen
- Beverwijk3 km · north
- IJmuiden3 km · west
- Velserbroek3 km · south
- Heemskerk6 km · north
- Assendelft6 km · east
- Krommenie9 km · north-east
- Haarlem9 km · south
- Castricum10 km · north
Prayer times in Velsen: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Velsen?
The Qibla in Velsen is 125.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,573 km away.
When is Fajr in Velsen?
Fajr in Velsen depends on the season: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Velsen?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Velsen during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Velsen differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Velsen is 19 km from Amsterdam, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Velsen comes roughly 1 minute later than in Amsterdam.